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Head to the Blue Earth County Historical Society for our Talking Service Book Club this afternoon at 3:45 PM! We'll be d...
09/02/2026

Head to the Blue Earth County Historical Society for our Talking Service Book Club this afternoon at 3:45 PM! We'll be discussing "Guests of the Nation" by Frank O'Connor (pp. 180 - pp. 193 in "Standing Down: From Warrior to Civilian").

Please visit the BEC Library Information Desk to pick up a copy of "Standing Down: From Warrior to Civilian."

Exciting news - Family Storytime in Lake Crystal kicks off next Tuesday! 🥳 Visit the Lake Crystal Public Library next Tu...
09/01/2026

Exciting news - Family Storytime in Lake Crystal kicks off next Tuesday! 🥳
Visit the Lake Crystal Public Library next Tuesday at 10:30 AM for stories and songs with Ann at the Lake Crystal Public Library. We can't wait to read with you again!

Virtually join us at 1 PM as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, "The Democracy...
09/01/2026

Virtually join us at 1 PM as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, "The Democracy We Must Keep," and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?
Learn more and register here: https://libraryc.org/beclibrary/194813

Please note that we will be closed next Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
08/31/2026

Please note that we will be closed next Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Head to the Blue Earth County Historical Society this afternoon at 12:15 PM for the library's Nonfiction Book Club! We'r...
08/28/2026

Head to the Blue Earth County Historical Society this afternoon at 12:15 PM for the library's Nonfiction Book Club! We're wrapping up our discussion on Rebecca Boyle's "Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are." We hope to see you there!

We hope you're ready for a thrilling virtual conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley! Join us at 1 PM today as we ...
08/27/2026

We hope you're ready for a thrilling virtual conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley! Join us at 1 PM today as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, "Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel."
Learn more and register here: https://libraryc.org/beclibrary/186629

Our Talking Service Book Club meets at the Blue Earth County Historical Society next Wednesday at 3:45 PM. We'll be disc...
08/26/2026

Our Talking Service Book Club meets at the Blue Earth County Historical Society next Wednesday at 3:45 PM. We'll be discussing "Guests of the Nation" by Frank O'Connor. Join us for some snacks and conversation!

Virtually tune in for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, "W...
08/25/2026

Virtually tune in for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, "When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy." We hope to chat with you at 1 PM!
Learn more and register here: https://libraryc.org/beclibrary/185967

08/25/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the Deep Valley Book Festival!

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year’s Deep Valley Book Festival a success! Come be part of a fun day celebrating books, authors, and readers!

There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available throughout the day, so whether you enjoy greeting guests, helping authors and exhibitors, assisting with programs, or lending a hand behind the scenes, we’d love to have you join us.

All-day volunteers will receive a complimentary lunch when they commit to volunteering by September 4.

Interested? Contact us for more information about available volunteer opportunities.

Please share with anyone who might enjoy spending the day with us!

Have you heard about the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library? This free public library service provides books and...
08/24/2026

Have you heard about the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library? This free public library service provides books and materials to individuals who have physical, visual, or reading disabilities that prevent them from using standard printed books.
Does this sound like you or someone you know? See if you qualify and learn more here: https://education.mn.gov/mde/fam/mbtbl/

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